EAST ANTRIM RAMBLING CLUB

SUNDAY WALK PROGRAMME – Spring/Summer 2022

*  All walks start at 10.30 am at the WALK MEETING POINT (including A-B walks) - any concerns at all about the walk please contact the WALK LEADER.  If going to the interim meeting point check time carefully as times change.  Walks are circular unless otherwise stated. Please check emails prior to walk in case there is any change

DATE	WALK	IMP (interim meeting point)	WALK MEETING POINT (ordnance survey grid ref, OS sheet number)	DESCRIPTION   (distance, elevation if over 200 metres, nature of terrain, useful information)	WALK LEADER/S
10^th April	Crockbrack Way (Sperrin’s)	Sandyknowes Leaving at 9.20am	Mulligans pub B40 Drapertown/Moneyneany road. Directions: Main Derry Road, after passing Maghera on the right, take left for Moneyneany. On entering Village take left. Pub 1 mile on left. H75451 Sheet No 13	7 Miles 200 Metres Minor roads, gravel path, open hillside. Boots and poles recommended	Jim Martin 07708069407
15^th to 19^th April	Easter Break- staying at Falls Hotel, Ennistimon ,Co Clare, V95 D2PC	Those going will receive details nearer the time	Falls Hotel	· Cliffs of Moher from Doolin. · Falls Hotel to Ennistimon town walk (AM) and Lehinch beach-linear Walk in (PM). · Ballyvaughan to Fonore beach A-B walk (this may not be done in this order subject to weather conditions).	Jim and Allison Crawford Jim 07985566182 Allison 07843749814
24^th April	Glenshane Forest, Mass Rock, Bohilbreaga, Eagles Rock	Sandyknowes Leaving at 9.20am	Entrance to Glenshane Forest. 1 Mile past Ponderosa Pub (sharp left) main Derry/Londonderry Road C7763504328	9 Miles Track, open hillside Full mountain Gear	Jim Martin 07708069407
8^th May	Circular walk -Coastal path to Bangor, Castle park to the walled garden, Ward park, Ballyholme , Bangor Marina	No IMP	Meeting in Crawfordsburn car park( beside the toilet block near the beach) J468825 Sheet 15	8 Miles Coastal path, road and park trails. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes	Jim & Allison Crawford Jim 07985566182 Allison 07843749814
15^th May	Causeway Coast Benone-Castlerock (A to B)	No IMP	Meeting at car parking area at the beach in Castlerock to leave half the cars (point B). This parking area begins just after the public toilets and extends along the beach front. No more than 2 persons per car to Point B WE WILL BE LEAVING POINT B AT 10.00 AM SHARP TO GET TO POINT A	8 Miles approx. Mixture of beach, road and grassy track. The walk on the beach at Benone involves crossing over 3 small streams. These come from Downhill cliffs and near the sea they dissipate and should be easily crossed. However if there’s heavy rain this week and/or the tide is not as low as expected, this might be difficult. I suggest we all bring a small towel and be prepared for a paddle!	Rene Ireland 07932231983
22^nd May	Mournes (4 low summits challenge) Slieve Loughshannagh, Doan, Carn and Ott	Carryduff shops at Spar/McCall Tiles LEAVE IMP AT 9.15AM SHARP	Ott/Blue Quarry Car Park or Lay-By J279278, Sheet No 29	350 Metres (approx.) 6 Miles Stoney paths, gorse, bog, stiles. Full Mountain gear required	Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard 07837637267 Teresa 07896330095
29^th May	Castlewellan Forest Park	Carryduff shops at Spar/McCall Tiles Leaving at 9.30am	The Square Castlewellan J342363 Sheet 29	8 Miles 272 Metres Forest paths, uphill with some climbing. Boots and walking poles recommended	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
12^th June	Mournes Brandy Pad via Hares Gap A to B using Mourne Shuttle Service (paid for by club)	No IMP	Meelmore lodge, Trassey Road (Point B) £4 parking fee per car per day J306307, Sheet No 29 THE SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL LEAVE MEELMORE LODGE FOR BLOODY BRIDGE (POINT A) AT 10AM SHARP	7.3 Miles, 500 Metres Rocky Paths, Rough trails, Soft Ground. Full Mountain Gear required	Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard 07837637267 Teresa 07896330095
19^th June	Seaford,Clough and Dundrum	No IMP	Seaford Village Travelling from Belfast, when entering Seaford take first right sign posted for Dromara. Park along this road. J21 - 403,418	Circular walk	Jim and Allison Jim 07985566182 Allison 07843749814
26^th June	Helens Tower	No IMP	Helens Bay car park J458828 Sheet, No15	10 Miles Circular walk with gentle ascent. Mostly paths and trails but can be muddy in places after rainfall. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes.	Doris Craig 02891852211 07754546047
10^th July	Trostan	Sandyknowes Leaving at 9.20am	Lay-by 100 Metres past entrance to Glenarrif Forest Park D210202, Sheet No 9	10 Miles Track, open hillside, Full Mountain Gear required	Jim Martin 07708069407
17^th July	Ballyholme Beach, Groomsport and Orlock Point	No IMP	Ballyholme car park. First left at Groomsport roundabout where the carriage way ends and take first right J495473	9 Miles Mostly coastal path with a little road walking. Boots and poles recommended as can be muddy if there has been a lot of rain.	Gwen Tener 07921509833
24^th July	Dundrum and Murlough Bay	Carryduff shops at Spar/McCall Tiles Leaving at 9.30am	Dundrum Castle car park J405369	8 Miles Road ,tracks and beach Can be done in trainers/walking shoes	Jennifer Austin 07557371951
31st July	Killyleagh, Delamont	No IMP	Car parking in Frederick Street (BT30 9QP). Frederick Street is first on the right coming into the town from Comber	9 miles Walk starting at Killyleagh, taking in Delamont Park and Gibbs Island and returning via the main road to Killyleagh. The walk will be on footpaths, a quiet country road with no pavement and the usual Park tracks in Delamont. Walking shoes/ trainers would be suitable.	Hilary Neill 07765595172 Barbara Thompson 07968210530
14^th Aug.	Mournes Tollymore Trails (A to B)	No IMP	Donard car park, Newcastle (Point B) No more than 2 persons per car to Point B J375305, Sheet No 29 WE WILL BE LEAVING POINT B AT 9.45AM SHARP TO GET TO POINT A	9 Miles, 210 Metres Forest paths and grassy trails. Boots and poles recommended	Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard -07837637267 Teresa- 07896330095
21^stAug.	Lough Neagh Area	No IMP	Meeting in Antrim Central carpark at the bottom end opposite police station where public toilet block is.	Approx 7.5 miles The walk will head out through the town passing Pogue’s Entry and the Alexander Irvine mural to the Shakey Bridge and Mill Race Trail, returning via Riverside to Rea’s Wood, Lough Shore and ending in Antrim Castle. The paths are good trails and tarmac paths.	Gwen Tener 07921509833
28^th Aug.	Kearney , Co Down	No IMP	Kearney National Trust car park (Free) BT22 1QF J648524 Sheet 21 Signposted for Cloughy and Portaferry	6-8 Miles Walking North and South on coastal paths and rocky shore(poles advised), possibility to drive on further stop at St Cooey’s Wells and walk at Ballyquintin farm (NT)	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
4^th Sept.	Quoile, Portulla Wood(NT)Inch Abbey	Carryduff shops at Spar/McCall Tiles Leaving at 9.45am	First car park on left, Quoile Pondage, off Downpatrick-Strangford Road J495473 Sheet 21	8 Miles Riverside and woodland walk taking in the Mound of Down and Down Museum. Boots and poles recommended as paths sometimes flood and parts are boggy.	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
11^th Sept.	Mill Dam (Ligoniel) to Divis	No IMP	Mill Avenue ( directions given close to time ) J295775,	9 Miles, 200 Metres On tracks and road Tracks often muddy. Small river crossings Boots and Poles essential	Rene Ireland 07932231983
14^th Sept.	AGM at Corrs Corner in the Maple Room 7 for7.30pm
18^th Sept.	Dunluce Castle to Dunseverick Harbour (A to B)	No IMP	Dunseverick Harbour car park (Point B) Map Reference D000446, Sheet 5 No more than 2 persons per car to Point B WE WILL BE LEAVING POINT B AT 10.00AM to drive to Dunluce Castle (Point A)	10 Miles Road, beach and coastal path. If dry, walking shoes/trainers should be adequate. Poles useful for some stretches.	Jennifer Austin 07557371951
23^rd to 26^th September	September Weekend Staying at the Inishowen Hotel, Buncrana, Co Donegal	Those going will receive details nearer the time			Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard -07837637267 Teresa- 07896330095

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